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Hodgkinsonite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.06-4.085.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-56.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hodgkinsonite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite and Baddeleyite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hodgkinsonite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hodgkinsonite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hodgkinsonite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hodgkinsonite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hodgkinsonite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.